Tax Assessor - Town of Cumberland

Start Date: August 27, 2024 | End Date: November 29, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Assessor

The Town of Cumberland is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Tax Assessor. The Tax Assessor is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property, real and personal, for taxation within the Town. Employee is responsible for the administration and maintenance of all records necessary to administer the assessment program including updating tax maps, tracking ownership changes, and analyzing sales, and performing regular, computer-assisted revaluations.  Work involves administrative work in the office and technical fieldwork.  Employee is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering the assessment program within general policy guidelines and is subject to specific statutory laws and regulations, stated in (Title 36, M.R.S.A.)

Must have considerable experience in property assessment work involving the appraisal and assessment of land and buildings, including experience in data analysis, data entry, and the maintenance of standard office records. Satisfactory completion of a course of study leading to certification in real property appraisal, or graduation from an accredited college program with specialization in property assessment, business or public administration is desirable. Possession of a valid Certified Maine Assessor designation or be capable of certification within six months. Experience with the Vision CAMA system and GIS software programs is desirable. Excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with municipal officials and taxpayers.

The Town of Cumberland offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and a 4-day work week.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Town of Cumberland, Attn: Brenda Moore, 290 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME 04021 or bmoore@cumberlandmaine.com. A complete job description is available at www.cumberlandmaine.com.  This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.